Earth Science SOL Review

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What is strip mining?

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A method of mining that involves removing large areas of soil and rock to access minerals, often leading to significant environmental damage.

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What does it mean to reclaim an ecosystem after mining?

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The process of restoring land that has been mined to its natural state, including replanting vegetation and reintroducing wildlife.

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What is relative dating in geology?

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A technique used to determine the age of rocks and fossils by comparing their placement in layers of sediment.

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What can fossils tell us about the past?

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Fossils provide evidence of the types of organisms that lived in a particular time period and can indicate environmental conditions.

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What are spring tides?

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The highest and lowest tides that occur during the new moon and full moon phases due to the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun.

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What factors can lower the water table?

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Extended droughts, increased water usage, and reduced rainfall can lead to a lowering of the water table.

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What is the significance of clam shells found in rock samples?

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Clam shells can indicate that the rock formed from ocean sediments, supporting hypotheses about the rock's origin.

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How do tides affect coastal ecosystems?

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Tides influence the distribution of nutrients, the behavior of marine organisms, and the overall health of coastal habitats.

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What is the role of sedimentary rocks in Earth's history?

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Sedimentary rocks preserve evidence of past environments, including fossils and sediment layers that tell the story of Earth's geological history.

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What is the difference between a new moon and a full moon?

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A new moon occurs when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, while a full moon occurs when the Earth is between the moon and the sun.

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